Hi to all, I am trying to dissolve green-synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles for DPPH and ABTS assays. I have tried 70% ethanol and DMSO, but no way. Can any one suggest other solvent(s)?
N.B. The nanoparticles preparation contain zinc sulphide.
It is not necessary to dissolve metal oxide nanoparticles for DPPH assay. You can just disperse the particles in methanol and conduct the DPPH assay. Please see the following papers:
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Если не растворять, результат будет искажен сульфидом цинка. Это же восстановитель. Антиоксидантная активность должна рассматриваться в связи с биохимией.